Lakes Area Vacationer - June/July 2012

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Band Festival • Tour of Gardens • Shrine Circus

An Echo Press publication

June/July 2012

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Beautiful! There’s simply no other word to describe the Alexan-dria lakes area, especially in the summer. Cool clear lakes, softsandy beaches and fun, fun, fun! June and July bring perfectbeach weather for swimming, skiing, fishing, boating and pic-

nicking.And if you’ve never experienced the 4th of July at the lake, you’re in

for a wonderful surprise. Alexandria and the surrounding communitiesare well versed in presenting a fun-filled holiday; complete with fire-works displays that will make your heart beat a little faster.

Located on Interstate 94 midway between Fargo and Minneapolis,Alexandria truly is “easy to get to – hard to leave.” With glacier-formed lakes, rolling hills and trees, it’s truly a vacationer’s dreamcome true.

Nine golf courses dot the Alexandria area and the Central LakesTrail is just waiting for skaters, hikers and bikers. There are manystate, county and city parks where you can enjoy camping or maybe apicnic.

Get a little taste of America’s favorite pastime – baseball – by tak-ing in a game at Knute Nelson Memorial Stadium, home of theAlexandria Beetles, a college-level baseball team, or spend a Satur-day night at the Viking Speedway where the racing action is hot and

heavy.You can browse for antiques, shop Alexan-

dria’s historic downtown or the Viking PlazaMall, see a movie at the nine-screen theateror tour a winery. You can explore the area’sfascinating museums and history, including thecontroversial Kensington Runestone.

If your taste runs toward the artistic, thereare many wonderful theater productions andconcerts to enjoy.

Alexandria and the surrounding area provide avariety of summer parades, celebrations, and artsand crafts shows throughout the summer.

There’s even an amusement park, go-cart racing, horseback ridingand a water park for you to enjoy.

Flavor your day with a stop at one of the fine local restaurants orcoffee shops where the food and the ambience will refresh you.

It’s all here for you, so take your time and enjoy. Browse through ourVacationer for the endless opportunities that await you.

Make the Alexandria lakes area your summer destination!

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Publisher: Jody HansonVacationer editor: Lori Mork

Graphic Designer: Karla MikkelsonCover photo submitted by Lori Downing

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Arts & EntertainmentTheatre L’Homme Dieu .....................................................4Tour of Gardens ................................................................645 things to do in Douglas County....................................7Vikingland Corvette Club...................................................8State Firemen’s Convention ............................................10Vintage Car Club Show and Swap Meet .........................11Big Ole and the Runestone.............................................12State high school clay target championships ..................13Church directory..............................................................29

Activities4th of July celebrations...................................................14Events Calendar ..............................................................16Vikingland Band Festival..................................................18Dining Out.......................................................................20Osakis Festival ................................................................22Osakis area events..........................................................23Shrine Circus...................................................................24Shop Alexandria ..............................................................25Golf directory ..................................................................26Runestone Raceway .......................................................28

Parks & LakesArea parks.......................................................................30Area fishing contest........................................................32Central Lakes Trail ...........................................................34Public beaches ................................................................35Area lakes information ....................................................36

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For more than 50 years, TheatreL’Homme Dieu (TLHD) has pre-sented exceptional and enter-taining theater in theAlexandria lakes area. TLHD

partners with na-tional and regionaltheaters to presentfive comedies andmusicals through-out the summer.

Opening theseason will be Godof Carnage, featur-ing the GuthrieTheater's 2011cast and director.God of Carnageis a Tony Award-winning comedyof grown upsbehaving badly.

The play begins as two highly-strung couples meet for a civil dis-cussion about a playground fightbetween their sons. At first,

niceties are observed but as theevening progresses the parents be-come increasingly childish - thegloves come off, and the situationquickly morphs into laugh-out-loud,comedic train wreck (replete withadult language).

LEGACY- A Tribute to the King ofPop features Michael Jackson imper-sonator Luis Castillo and the cast ofLEGACY, who keep audiences on theedge of their seats, or on their feet,as they are taken through a journey ofMichael Jackson’s classic songs suchas Beat It, Thriller, Smooth Criminal,Billie Jean, Black or White, Bad, andmore!

Season ticket packages are nowavailable for the 2012 season and canbe purchased online at www.tlhd.org.

The box office opens one hour be-fore showtime.

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JULY 10-15LEGACY - A Tribute to the King of PopTuesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. / Sunday, 2 p.m.

JULY 17-22The 39 StepsTuesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. / Sunday, 2 p.m.

JULY 24-29Doubt: A ParableTuesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. / Sunday, 2 p.m.

AUGUST 7-12Gilligan’s Island: The MusicalTuesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. / Sunday, 2 p.m.

DIRECTIONS1875 County Road 120 NE, AlexandriaI-94 to Alexandria, MNTake the Alexandria exit (HWY 29) north toCo Rd 42 (Holiday gas station intersection).Go left, continue 4 miles to Co Rd 120, andturn right. The theater is 0.1 mi. on the left.


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The annual Douglas CountyTour of Gardens offers abreathtaking display ofsome of the area’s finestgardens. The 2012 event is

set for Sunday, July 8 from 11 a.m. to5 p.m. Sponsored by the Douglas

County Mas-ter Garden-ers and theUniversity

of Minnesota Extension Division, theevent features six different area gar-dens each year.

The gardens may be viewed in anyorder in an open house format.

Tickets are $5 and are available atany tour location the day of the event,or at the Douglas County Extensionoffice in advance. Hosts will beavailable at each site to guide youand answer questions.

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JULY 8Douglas County Tour of Gardens11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tickets are $5

THE EVENT IS SPONSOREDBy the Douglas County Master Gardenersand the University of Minnesota ExtensionDivision

GARDEN FEATURESThis year’s featured Alexandria gardens:Jim and Carol Fette1474 E. Lake Brophy Road NW

Warren Schmidt2383 Highland Trail

Wayne and Avis Johnson108 Lake Street North

Wally and Julie Drexler120 Maple Street N.

Bruce and Carol Wenner103 Carlos Avenue

Woodland Elementary School1410 McKay Avenue

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45 things to do in the Alexandria Area1. Watch the sun rise.

2. Take a walking tour of historicdowntown Alexandria.

3. Have your picture taken with BigOle.

4. Fish off the pier at Alexandria CityPark.

5. Take a hike up Inspiration Peak toenjoy the view.

6. Take a boat tour of Alexandria’schain of lakes.

7. Build a sand castle at the lake.

8. Attend a Beetles baseball game atKnute Nelson Memorial Stadium.

9. Go horseback riding.

10. Take a tour of Senator Knute Nel-son’s home.

11. Take an “antiquing” day trip.

12. Explore the trails at Lake CarlosState Park.

13. Have lunch at a small town café.

14. Take in a matinee movie.

15. View the exhibits at the Rune-stone Museum.

16. Rent a kayak and try a new sport.

17. Grab some new reading materialfrom a bookstore before heading tothe beach.

18. Check out the music and nightlifeat local clubs.

19. Step back in time at the historicalsociety.

20. Watch the ducks at Noonan Park.

21. Go for a bike ride on the CentralLakes Trail.

22. Visit the Lady of the Hills nearMillerville.

23. Take a scenic drive around LakeOsakis.

24. Make a decision – is the Rune-stone real or fake?

25. Fly a kite at Kensington Rune-stone County Park.

26. Go bowling.

27. Go to the waterpark.

28. Tour a winery.

29. Examine the many plants at theTerrace Learning Garden.

30. Go for a swim at ChippewaCounty Park.

31. Play a round of golf.

32. Go shopping at the mall.

33. Watch the kids play at an areapark.

34. Photograph nature at a localpark.

35. Go to the stock car or go-kartraces.

36. Walk the historic Silk Stockingdistrict on Douglas and Cedar streetsin Alexandria.

37. View the Indian crafts at thePope County Museum.

38. Paddle a canoe along the shore-line of an unpopulated lake.

39. Go water-skiing.

40. Take in a play at TheatreL’Homme Dieu.

41. Have a pontoon picnic.

42. Go hiking at Spruce Hill CountyPark.

43. Take a plane ride over the lakesof Douglas County.

44. Attend an event at the Alexan-dria Area Arts Association Theatre.

45. Race go-karts or bumper boats atan amusement park.

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Any given Sunday from June through August,you just might witness a classic sight – ChevyCorvettes out for a ride. Members of theVikingland Corvette Club are out and aboutfor an hour-long drive Sunday evenings to

showcase their passion – their cars.What began in the spring of 2011 by Tom Hayes and

Rick Schoenrock of Alexandria has morphed into a 20-member group of enthusiasts whose cars encompass

Corvettes from many years. Hayes’ vehicle is a red 2007 C6 coupe with the license

plate “WAY2FUN,” while Schoenrock himself has nine, allfrom different eras and includes six Indy pace cars.

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ALEXANDRIA WILL PLAY HOSTto the 137th Minnesota State Fire Depart-ment Association Conference

FIREFIGHTERS WILL BE HEREThursday-SaturdayJune 14-16

SEVERAL EVENTS WILL BEopen to the public, including the live side-by-side burn on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. atthe Runestone Community Center parkinglot

THERE WILL ALSO BEa Down and Dirty Firefighter challenge atFat Daddy’s on Friday at 5 p.m.

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO WATCHthe Grand Parade in downtown Alexandriabeginning at 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 16Many of Minnesota’s

bravest will be to-gether in AlexandriaJune 14-16 as the137th Minnesota

State Fire Department AssociationConference takes place.

Fire depart-ments fromaround thestate will con-vene at Ar-rowwoodResort andConferenceCenter, butvisitors andresidents ofthe area

will also have a chance to see thesemen and women in action as the con-vention will also hold a live side-by-side burn, fire sprinklerdemonstration at the RunestoneCommunity Center parking lot onThursday, June 14 at 6 p.m. to high-light the importance of sprinklers.

Firefighters will also have achance to take part in the Down andDirty firefighter challenge at FatDaddy’s Ballroom as challengerscompete on a timed obstacle course,performing a series of tasks whilewearing turnout gear.

Spectators can also celebrate thefire departments at the Grand Paradeset for Saturday at 2:45 p.m. indowntown Alexandria.

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It’s a classic! Reminisce at the Vin-tage Car Club Car Show and SwapMeet. For those with a love for clas-sic vehicles, the 23rd annual Vin-tage Car Club Car Show and Swap

Meet is the perfect step back in time. Held at the Douglas County Fair-

grounds onSunday, June24, the gatesopen at 7:30a.m. and theshow typi-cally boasts125 to 175vehicles.

Alongwith thecars on dis-play, therewill befood andbever-ages forsale on

site, and a swap meet with

car-related items, models, replicas andhard-to-find parts. There is going to bea give-away for children with the draw-ing being held at noon. The prize forthose ages 6 to 12 is a bike, for chidren5 years and younger, the prize is apedal car.

The car show will go on rain or shineand proceeds from the Car Show andSwap Meet will be used to put on thecar show in 2012, and to fund the vari-ous activities the club participates inthroughout the year. The club alsogives back to the community by donat-ing to various charities.

The Vintage Car Club now has morethan 130 member families. Their meet-ings are held on the third Thursday ofeach month at 7:30 p.m., usually at theKnights of Columbus Hall on 6th andNokomis, Alexandria.

To learn more about the club or tojoin the club, call Don Kingston, presi-dent, at (320) 846-3637.

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mobile enthusiasts who wish to share theirinterest in vintage automobiles, as well asprovide involvement for the whole family.

An official meeting of the Vintage CarClub was held for the first time on Decem-ber 18, 1969 with 23 paying for their mem-berships. This past December theycelebrated their 40th anniversary and hadnine charter members and/or spouses in at-tendance.

For the first few years, just the men at-tended the monthly meetings. Since helpwas needed in increasing amounts, thewives became more involved. The womenwere included on the membership roster in1978 and in March of 1979 the women weregranted the privilege to vote.

The club has displayed members’ cars forthe enjoyment of everyone at various loca-tions, and has participated in many paradesand car shows. Fun activities throughout theyear include a midwinter party, an annualcar show, a progressive dinner, a three-dayfall tour and a Christmas party.

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The 28-foot tall Viking statue is locatedat the north end of Broadway in Big OlePark, across the street from the Rune-stone Museum at 206 Broadway.

KENSINGTON RUNESTONEThe world-famous Runestone is locatedat the Runestone Museum, 206 Broadwayin Alexandria.

RUNESTONE MUSEUM206 Broadway, Alexandria. Summerhours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday throughFriday, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. andSunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Along with the Runestone, the museumholds exhibits on Native Americans,early immigrant history, the history ofAlexandria, a memorial/gun exhibit, aMinnesota wildlife exhibit, and a hands-on children’s area.

FORT ALEXANDRIAHouses the Runestone Museum and is anearly exact replica of the stockade builtin 1862 and contains several originalbuildings, including an 1889 church, alog cabin built in the late 1860s and an1885 schoolhouse.

Perhaps one of the most eye-catching “landmarks” inAlexandria is Big Ole – a 28-foot tall Viking statue thatstands at the north end of

Broadway.Born in 1965, the Viking has be-

come a much-respected resident in thelakes area.

The idea for thestatue began in Janu-ary of 1964 whenNorth Star World’sFair Corporation inOsseo began work-ing on an addition tothe Minnesota dis-play for the NewYork World’s Fair.The display was tofeature the histori-cal KensingtonRunestone in an

animated scene titled “Min-nesota, Birthplace of America.” Thenew item to coincide with this displaywas the 28-foot, four-ton Vikingstatue.

Big Ole was completed by GordenDisplays of Minneapolis in April of

1965 and was transported to NewYork just in time for the World’s Fair.

Big Ole arrived at his home inAlexandria in front of the RunestoneMuseum in December of 1965. Now,almost 45 years later, he still standsstrong.

KENSINGTON RUNESTONEIt’s a controversy more than 100

years in the making: Did an immigrantSwedish farmer find a buried rock in1898 that contained an ancient runicmessage carved by Viking explorers100 years before Columbus landed inAmerica? Or is the whole thing a hoax,perpetrated by the farmer or someother prankster?

A large replica of the KensingtonRunestone is located at a small, way-side rest. Visitors can read the inscrip-tion and take a photo by the replica.The replica is located in a small parkat the east end of 6th Avenue inAlexandria.

Explore the controversy for yourselfat the Runestone Museum, located at206 Broadway in Alexandria.

For more information call (320) 763-3160, or visit the museum’s website atwww.runestonemuseum.org.


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THE 2012 STATE HIGH SCHOOL Clay Target tournament is slated for Satur-day and Sunday, June 9-10 at the Alexan-dria Shooting Park

EVENTS WILL INCLUDESchool and individual competitions, withhonors for individual novice, junior varsityand varsity outstanding performances.Team awards will be given for the top fivescore category.

THE SHOOTING PARK IS LOCATEDjust south of I-94 off Highway 29 from theAlexandria exit.

DID YOU KNOW?The Minnesota State High School Clay Tar-get League (MSHSCTL) began in 2001 andin 2008 had just three teams, growing to sixin 2009, 13 in 2010 and 29 in 2011. There arenow 57 teams representing 100 schools

FOR MORE INFORMATIONVisit www.mnclaytarget.com

Alexandria will be the siteof the state tournament forthe Minnesota State HighSchool Clay Target League(MSHSCTL) in June.

The Alexandria Shooting Park willhost the tournament June 9-10, when

individualand teamchampionswill be rec-ognized.

Stu-dentswere trapshootingweekly inApril andMay atshootingrangesacross

the state of Minnesota.MSHSCTL’s program attracts stu-

dents in grades 6-12 to participate inshooting sports while creating a “vir-tual” competition among high schoolsthroughout Minnesota. Shooting prac-tices and competition are conductedat a shooting range near the school’slocation. A true team scoring systemis used in three shooting performancecategories – top score, top five scoresand team average score.

The numbers of athletes on a teamare used to define the eight differentconferences that teams competewithin. Scores are submitted andposted on the league’s website andcompared with other school’s perform-ances to determine the earned pointsfor a team.

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HISTORYOn this day in 1776, the Declaration of Inde-pendence was approved by the ContinentalCongress, setting the 13 colonies on the road tofreedom as a sovereign nation.As always, this most American of holidays willbe marked by parades, fireworks and backyardbarbecues across the country.

PATRIOTIC NAMES35: The number of places that have “eagle” intheir names. The most populous one is EaglePass, Texas (26,248).11: Places that have “independence” in theirnames. The most populous one is Independ-ence, Missouri (116,830).9: Places that have “freedom” in their names.The most populous one is New Freedom, Penn-sylvania (4,464).5: Places that have “America” in their names.The most populous is American Fork, Utah(26,263).1: Places with “patriot” in the name – Patriot,Indiana (209).

PRESIDENTIAL NAMES138: Ranking of the frequency of the surname ofour first president, George Washington, amongall last names tabulated in the 2000 Census.Other early presidential names that appear onthe list, along with their ranking, were Adams(39), Jefferson (594), Madison (1,209) and Monroe (567).

JULY 4 COOKOUTSMore than 1 in 4: The chance that the hot dogsand pork sausages consumed on the Fourth ofJuly originated in Iowa. Chances are good that the beef hot dogs,steaks and burgers on your backyard grillcame from the Lone Star State, which ac-counted for about one-sixth of the nation’s totalproduction.

PLEASE PASS THE POTATOPotato salad and potato chips are popular fooditems at Fourth of July barbecues. Approxi-mately half of the nation’s spuds were pro-duced in Idaho or Washington state in 2010.

Happy Fourth of July! Fromland, lakes and air, manyevents will take place inand around the Alexandriaarea to celebrate Independ-

ence Day. Here in the land of 10,000lakes, we know how to celebrate theright way with plenty of fireworksdisplays and summer fun.

The Alexandria area is full of tra-ditional and non-traditional fireworksdisplays for you to enjoy and many of

the surroundingcommunitiesput on lightshows for youto enjoy.

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for something a little different,there’s Star Storm 2012, held at Ar-rowwood Resort and ConferenceCenter on Wednesday, July 4, begin-ning at sunset. Choreographed fire-works are computer synchonized tomusic and broadcast on the radio.

There are also boat parades onlocal lakes and the Viking Speedwaywill hold its Minnesota Modified Na-tionals races, highlighted by a spec-tacular fireworks display.

For the most up-to-date informa-tion on all Fourth of July celebra-tions, check out Alexandria’s EchoPress newspaper or go online towww.echopress.com closer to theholiday.

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WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE?Here’s a list of some of the most popularmusic played for Independence Day:

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SUNDAY, JUNE 3

5 p.m. – Vikingland Corvette Club “Sundaycruise.” Meet at Apol’s Harley Davidson parking lotin Alexandria. Anyone with a corvette welcome.

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Noon to 6:30 p.m. – Duffers Delight Golf Tourna-ment at Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3161,www.alexandriamn.org.

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7 p.m. – Singer/songwriter Michael Johnsonto teach free workshop for amateur singers,guitar/piano players and songwriters at CentralSquare Auditorium, Glenwood; (320) 634-0400.

7 p.m. – Red Willow Arts Coalition freeMusic on the Courthouse Lawn at DouglasCounty Courthouse, Alexandria; (320) 763-7161.

SATURDAY, JUNE 9

8 a.m. – Holy Moly Ole Five Race Series–ORB-10 Years Running, 10K, 5K, 1K atVoyager School, Alexandria; www.za-pevent.com, search for Holy Moly Ole Five.

9 to 10 a.m. – Free sausage/pancake breakfast,United Methodist Church, 2210 6th Ave. E, Alexandria; (320) 763-4624.

SUNDAY, JUNE 10

4 to 8 p.m. – Lakeside Dance Club dance at Lakeside Ballroom, Glen-wood, featuring Myron Sommerfeld; (320) 762-0441.

5 p.m. – Vikingland Corvette Club “Sunday cruise.” Meet at Apol’sHarley Davidson parking lot in Alexandria. Anyone with a corvette wel-come.

THURSDAY, JUNE 14

7 p.m. – Red Willow Arts Coalition free Music on the CourthouseLawn at Douglas County Courthouse, Alexandria; (320) 763-7161.

7 to 10 p.m. – Live music by Kate Skinner Trio at Sixth Avenue Wineand Ale, Alexandria.

SATURDAY, JUNE 16

7 a.m. – Lions Annual Walleye Fishing Tournament, Lake Osakis.9 a.m. – Osakis 5K Run starting at Just Like Grandma’s.

SUNDAY, JUNE 17

Lions Annual Walleye Fishing Tournament, Lake Osakis.5 p.m. – Vikingland Corvette Club “Sunday cruise.” Meet at Apol’s

Harley Davidson parking lot in Alexandria. Anyone with a corvette wel-come.

THURSDAY, JUNE 21

11 a.m. – Osakis Festival Salad Luncheon at Pollard Community Cen-ter, (320) 859-3777, www.visitosakis.com.


7 to 10 p.m. – Live music by Emergency Stop atSixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

FRIDAY, JUNE 22

9 a.m. – Osakis Festival Senior Citizen Day at Pol-lard Community Center, (320) 859-3777, www.visi-tosakis.com.

2:30 and 7 p.m. – Alexandria Shrine Circus atDouglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria.

7 to 10 p.m. – Live music by Adam Hammer atSixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23

9 a.m. – Osakis Festival Kids Day and FleaMarket at Park Osagi, (320) 859-3777, www.visi-

tosakis.com.8:30 p.m. – Osakis Festival Street

Dance at Osakis Liquor Store parkinglot; (320) 859-3777,www.visitosakis.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 24

7:30 a.m. – Vintage Car ClubShow/Swap Meet at Douglas CountyFairgrounds, Alexandria.

10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Evening LionsWaffle Feed at First CongregationalChurch, Alexandria; (320 763-3341.

1 p.m. – Osakis Festival Grand Parade,downtown Osakis to Park Osagi, (320)859-3777, www.visitosakis.com.

1:30 p.m. – Vikingland Band Festival along Broadway, Alexandria;www.marching.com/events/vbf.


TUESDAY, JUNE 26

5:30 p.m. – Mystery and Wine Book Club at Sixth Avenue Wine andAle, Alexandria.

7:30 p.m. – God of Carnage at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria;(320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27


THURSDAY, JUNE 28


7 to 10 p.m. – Live music by Enterprise at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale,Alexandria.


FRIDAY, JUNE 29

7 to 10 p.m. – Live music by Anthony Miltich at Sixth Avenue Wineand Ale, Alexandria.



SATURDAY, JUNE 30

7 p.m. – Military All Stars vs. Alexandria AllStars baseball game, Knute Nelson Ballpark,Alexandria; www.alexandriabeetles.com.

7 to 10 p.m. – Live music by Lisa Lynn at SixthAvenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

7:30 p.m. – God of Carnage at TheatreL’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150,www.tlhd.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 1

2 p.m. – God of Carnage at Theatre L’HommeDieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

5 p.m. – Vikingland Corvette Club “Sundaycruise.” Meet at Apol’s Harley Davidson parking lotin Alexandria. Anyone with a corvette welcome.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4

Evansville 4th of July events including parade;www.evansvillemn.com.

Sunset – Star Storm Fireworks Show at Arrowwood Resort and Con-ference Center, Alexandria; www.arrowwoodresort.com.

Sunset – Fireworks Display at Osakis Country Club.

THURSDAY, JULY 5


7 to 10 p.m. – Live music by Finestra at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale,Alexandria.

FRIDAY, JULY 6

Evansville 4th of July events,www.evansvillemn.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 7

Evansville 4th of July events including all-towngarage sale, bake sale, street dance, www.evans-villemn.com.

6 p.m. – MN Modified Nationals car race atViking Speedway, Alexandria; www.vikingspeed-way.net.

SUNDAY, JULY 8

Evansville 4th of July events including commu-nity church service, www.evansvillemn.com.

3 p.m. – MN Modified Nationals car race atViking Speedway, Alexandria; www.vikingspeedway.net.


TUESDAY, JULY 10

7:30 p.m. – LEGACY – A Tribute to the King of Pop at TheatreL’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11

Alexandria Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales.7:30 p.m. – LEGACY – A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre

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the marching band event

If you love a parade – and who does-n’t – Alexandria is the place to beon Sunday, June 24 as the 28th an-nual Vikingland Band Festival’s Pa-rade Marching Championship will

head down Broadway.The annual eventfeatures some of the Midwest’s finest

high school marchingbands, which gatherin Alexandria tocompete in thisprestigious march-ing championship.

The 2,000marching bandparticipants arejoined by approxi-mately 20,000spectators wholine Broadway to

witness the best in action.Last year’s winner in Class A was

Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg, whileSauk Rapids-Rice won the Class AAtitle. Park Center grabbed the ClassAAA crown and the 728 Cadets of ElkRiver/Rogers reigned as the ClassAAAA champions.

Bemidji won the People’s Choiceaward with Park Center receiving theGrand Champion trophy.

Since the Festival’s beginning, 84different bands have competed in thepresigious event. Seven differentbands have claimed the Grand Cham-pion title. Come on out and see whorises to the top in 2012!

The event kicks off at 1:30 p.m., butcome early to ensure getting a goodseat!


ANTIQUES OSAKISA Fun Shop! Multi-antique dealers,

offering two fl oors of quality antiques and collectibles!

26 West Main, Osakis | 320-859-3200Open Daily May 12 – Nov. 4, 10am-5pm. Air conditioned comfort!

Grandpa’s Attic GiftsAntiques & Collectibles

Good Used Furniture, Primitives, Books, Framed & Unframed Les Kouba Prints, Antiques,

Glassware, Hummels & So Much More!

210 1st Ave. E, Osakis320-859-5575

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Furniture • Pottery • Vintage Clothing & Jewelry • Glassware • Primitives • Unique Home Décor

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Did You Know?THE VIKINGLAND BAND FESTIVALwas founded in 1985 and is the highlight ofthe summer parade marching season. Inthe past 27 years, the event has drawn 85different bands from seven states, twoCanadian provinces and Norway.

PARADE ROUTEThe Vikingland Band Festival parade travels south on Alexandria’s main street(Broadway) from 4th Avenue to 15th Avenue.

TOP NOTCH SEATINGTickets for bleacher seating, in primeviewing areas along the route. This is aconvenient option since your ticket en-sures that you’ll have a great seat alongthe parade route, you don’t have to carryyour own lawn chair and you don’t have toarrive early to claim a good seat. You canorder tickets online atwww.marching.com/events/vbf/index.html

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Alexandria, MN • Call 320-763-9983

Rudy’s Redeye Grill has been noted as having the

best steak in town. We know you will also enjoy our

Walleye, Pasta, and Sand-wiches, or take a look at our full menu. Also don’t forget our famous pizzas & every

Wednesday Pasta Bar!located at the

RestaurantRestaurant Saloon

320-763-7712 Downtown Alexandria

Renovated Old Burlington Train Depot overlooking Lake Agnes.•Large Menu •Salad Bar

• Pizza - The Best in the Area•Dine In or On the Deck

• Full Loung, TV’s, Pool Tables & Games•DJ Thurs-Sat Nights

•Large Groups Welcome• Full Catering Available

Reservations recommended, but not a must!See you at the Depot!

…the art of wineThe Area’s premier wine bar and restaurant• Over 70 wines by the glass• Specializing in unique craft beers• Eclectic gourmet food all from scratch• Live music every Thurs. & Some Sat.

Tues-Wed 4-10 • Thurs-Sat 4-11:30sixthavenuewineandale.com

Just a short drive— Near Miltona!Just off Hwy. 29 on Co. Rd. 102,

W Side of Lake Irene218-943-2471 • 320-760-5639

Our same Family serving the “Best to the Best” Since 1953

• Famous Swedish Chicken • Prime Rib •Fresh Walleye •Soup n’ Salad Bar • Cocktails

OPEN Monday & Wed-Sat at 5Sundays at 11 • Closed Tues.

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ame Family serving theasaOur t to the Best” Since 1953 t“Best“Bes

• Famous Swedish Chicken • Prime Rib •Fresh• Famouus Sw Famous SwFamoleye •Soup n’ Salad Bar • Cocktailslleyeal eyeWa

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Home of “Shoot The Minnow” Fridays and Fishing Opener thru Labor Day

An 80 year tradition of bringing you the BEST

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Open 7 days a week!11am - 10pm Dining Room • 11am - 1am Bar

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FULL MENU FROM A VARIETY OFAppetizers to Salads, Sandwiches,Prime Rib and Steaks Fast Track Lunch SpecialMon-Fri 11am-1:30pmSunday Buffet starting at 9am

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Full Menu including Ribs, Broasted Chicken & Burgers!

Food Served Until 11 pmFull Service Bar

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11:30am-1amFri.-Sun. 11am-1am

For more information call 320-834-2532 or 218-267-2726 during club hours.

OPEN DAILY • Serving lunch & dinner

• BURGERS • STEAKS • SEAFOOD • PASTAS• ICE CREAM DRINKS • FULL BAR

4960 Co. Rd. 42 NE, Alexandria1 Block N. of the Carlos / L’ Homme Dieu bridge

320-846-1051www.interlacheninn.com

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• Full Menu from Omlettes & Pancakes, to Walleye & Prime Rib• Known for Great Breakfasts...

Egg Dishes, Omelettes, Pancakes, Waffl es and Biscuits & Gravy• Breakfast Specials Mon - Sat until 10 AM• Home-made Soups & Daily Specials• Deli Sandwiches – Area’s Best Salad Bar• Caramel Rolls & Home Made Pies

511 Broadway - Historic Downtown - 320-763-4000

Open7 Daysa Week

Breakfast served All Day

HOURS: Sun.-Thurs.11am-1amFri. & Sat.11am-2am

2 for 1 Happy Hour2 for 1 Happy HourMon-Thurs 3-6 & 9-11 • Fri 9-11Mon-Thurs 3-6 & 9-11 • Fri 9-11

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OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH

FULL MENU • FULL BARFULL MENU • FULL BARKITCHEN NOW OPEN UNTIL 10pmKITCHEN NOW OPEN UNTIL 10pm

LIVE MUSIC ON SAT.LIVE MUSIC ON SAT.

MON. $5 Pizza SpecialTUES. Burger & Beer SpecialWED. Wing Special, 38 FlavorsFRI. Prime RibSAT. & SUN. Broasted Chicken & Ribs

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4417 St. Hwy. 27, Alexandria3 miles east of downtown Alexandria

Reservations 320-763-6677www.thewestonstation.com

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Get ready to celebrate allthings Osakis during June21-24! The 44th annualOsakis Festival is a family-oriented celebration with

lots of activitiesfor everyone –from long-timeresidents tofirst-time visi-tors.

The eventsline-up in-

cludes a 5K race, salad luncheon,special day for seniors, lots ofmusic, a street dance, a flea market,kiddie parade and much more.

The highlight of the Osakis Festi-val is the big parade on Sunday,June 24. Beginning at 1 p.m., dozensof floats will roll down the maindrag through Osakis.

For specific details on times andlocations, go towww.visitosakis.com.

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THE ANNUAL SALAD LUNCHEONwill be on Thursday, June 21 at 11 a.m. in theOsakis Pollard Communtity Center

SENIOR CITIZEN DAYbegins at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 22 at the Pol-lard Community Center

SATURDAY IS KIDS’ DAYand also includes a flea market with eventsbeginning at 9 a.m. at Park Osagi

The kiddie parade begins at noon at ParkOsagi for toddlers to age 11. Prizes will begiven for the best unit and costume

The street dance will begin at 8:30 p.m. at theOsakis Liquor Store parking lot

THE GRAND PARADEbegins at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 24 with theroute running through downtown to Park Osagi


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Family Dining, Delicious Walleye,

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EventsMayMemorial Day Parade & Service

JuneOsakis 5K RunLions’ Walleye Fishing TournamentOsakis Festival

July4th of July FireworksRoddin’ Round the Lake Car ShowCelebrity AuctionOsakis City-Wide Garage SalesFlower Pots & Garden StopsParish Festival

AugustDouglas County Fair, AlexandriaOsakis Silverstreak Golf Classic

SeptemberSportsmen’s Club Corn FeedQuilts Along the Trail

OctoberChristmas BoutiqueCommunity Halloween Party

NovemberHoliday BazaarCommunity Thanksgiving Dinner

DecemberSanta Day

JanuaryVOLS Twin 100/50 Mile Snowmobile Race

FebruaryOld-Fashioned Sunday Afternoon Musicale

MarchIce Golf Tournament

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Store Hours: M-Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 8am-NoonPharmacy Hours : M-F 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-Noon

Pharmacy • Health & Beauty • Kodak Picture Maker • GiftwareAmerican Greetings Cards • UPS Shipping • Lk. Osakis Clothing

Household & School Supplies • Home Health Care Supplies



Vacationer

SHOWTIMES2:30 and 7 p.m.Douglas County Fairgrounds.

Tickets are available in advance at Pete’s CountyMarket, Eldon’s Food Fairand the fairgrounds (day ofthe performances only)

The Shrine Circus is comingback to Alexandria on Fri-day, June 22. Featuringtigers, elephants and tra-peze acts, the circus is

high flying fun for all ages.Last year’s spectacular included

Vincenta Page’s tiger troup, alongwith Asian elephants, exciting thecrowds with their talents.

Clowns delight the children andacrobatic feats take place highabove the ground on the highwires.

Two shows will be held at theDouglas County Fairgrounds on Friday, with an afternoon performance at 2:30 p.m. and anevening encore at 7 p.m.

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111 6th Avenue West, Downtown Alexandria320-762-0309 • 800-58-5336

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Alexandria Music• Guitars • Violins • Banjos • Accessories • Music Books

• Repairs • Lessons • Big Sound/Rental/Sale/Install

606 Broadway St • Alexandria320-762-8203

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109 6th Ave WAlexandria

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Great Selection of Accessories

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605 Hawthorne St.Downtown Alexandria320.762.1114

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Golf Directory

Golf is a game that is played on a fi ve-inch course, the distance between your ears. - Bobby Jones

G O L F C O U R S ETIPSINAH MOUNDS

Joel Goldstrand Design

• 27 Hole Championship Golf Course

• Indoor Year Round Practice Facility • Best Golf Value in the Area

OPEN TO THE PUBLICLocated 3 miles N on Hwy 29 to Co Rd 73,

then 1 mile E and then S on Liberty Rd

www.genevagolfclub.comPro Shop 320-762-7089

Geneva Grill 320-762-7092

18 Holes Overlooking Pomme de Terre Lake• Lush, Open Fairways • Challenging Greens

• Relaxed & Friendly Atmosphere • Group Rates Available

• Monday & Wednesday Specials

West from Alexandria 25 miles on I-94 to Evansville - Elbow

Lake Exit 82, West 6 miles on Hwy 79, then North 1 mile on Golf

Course (Co. 24) Rd.

218-685-4271www.TipsinahMoundsGolf.com

• 18 Hole Championship Golf Course • Par 72 • 6,492 Yards

• Overlooking Beautiful Lake Minnewaska! • Full Service Bar

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Twilight, $29 - Unlimited holes! Call after 4 pm!

9 Holes, Weekdays $18; Weekends $21

18 Holes, Weekdays $30; Weekends $35

Great Membership Packages AvailableFREE DRIVING RANGE WITH PAID GREEN FEES

15 miles S of Alexandria on Hwy 29 to Glenwood.

1.5 miles W of Glenwood on Hwy 28/29 W to Golf Course Rd

Call for Tee Times at 320-634-3680

2100 Arrowwood Lane NW • Alexandria

320-762-TEES (8337)www.arrowwoodresort.com

• Pro-Shop • Snack Bar • Rentals • Open to the Public

Arrowwood is proud to announce Minnesota Golf at its fi nest!

This newly renovated golf course was designed with wetland

preservation in mind and focuses on scenic lake views and

unique challenges. Experience the natural and undisturbed

beauty of Alexandria’s most scenic golf course.


Your guide to area golf courses

REDROCKGOLFCOURSE

Hoffman, MinnesotaDesigned by Alexandria Native PGA Tour

Professional Tom Lehman

• 18 Hole Championship Layout • Located on Sauk Lake

• Golf Digest “Best Places to Play” 2007-2011

• Golf Digest 4.5 Stars • Full Service Bar & Grill with Patio Seating

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC20 minutes east of Alexandria on Hwy 71 North of Sauk Centre

Call for Tee Time or Book Online320-351-GOLF (4653) • www.greystonegc.net

• Scenic • Challenging • Par 35 • Food & Beverages Available

9 Holes of Golf $13 • 9 & Under FREE with Paid Adult

• Jr. & Sr. Rates • Cart Rental Available • Driving Range

SEASONAL OR WEEKLY PUNCH CARDS5 miles west of Alexandria on Hwy 27 to CR 27, follow signs

Call for Tee Times or Book Online320-886-1400 • www.hardwoodhillsgolf.com

• Public Golf Course • Driving Range • Club & Cart Rentals

• Homemade Food

GREEN FEES We accept Visa, Mastercard & Debit Cards9 holes Mon.: $10.50 (Youths $6)

Tues.-Thurs.: $12.50 • Fri.-Sun. & Holidays: $14

Call for Youth & Senior Rates & TimesCART RENTAL - 9 holes: $12.50 • Additional 9 holes: $8

From I-94, Exit 90 at Brandon & fi ve miles N on Co. Rd. 16 NW

www.PineRidgeGolfCourse.net320-834-4028 • 320-876-4028

Don’t be distracted from your game by the natural beauty at Red Rock!

Mon-Wed Specials: 2 golfers for 9 holes with cart $30

2 golfers for 18 holes with cart $40

Located 15 minutes west on State Hwy 27 N on

Douglas County 25 Golf Course Road

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Fast and FuriousTHE RUNESTONE RACEWAYholds its go-kart action every Friday nightat the Douglas County Fairgrounds, begin-ning at 7 p.m. Pit meeting is at 6:30 p.m. andthe National Anthem at 6:45 p.m.

WHERE IT’S LOCATEDThe racing oval is found at the west end ofthe Douglas County Fairgrounds, adjacentto the Viking Speedway. Head north onHighway 29 (Broadway) through Alexan-dria, passing the Viking Plaza Mall and theDouglas County Hospital. Continue onBroadway to 3rd Avenue, then turn left onCounty Road 82, heading west. Take a leftat the stoplight into the fairgrounds.

CHECK IT OUTYou can find more information on the Rune-stone Go-kart Association’s racing programby visiting www.freewebs.com/runestone-gokart/

If you enjoy your racing on a smallerscale, then the Runestone Racewayis for you. High flying go-kart actionis located at the west end of theDouglas County Fairgrounds, when

the Runestone Go Kart Associationholds racing every Friday night at 7 p.m.

Admission is free forspectators.

Runestone Go-kartRacing, Inc. saw its rac-ing roots begin at theCampbell Raceway ovalin the back yard of Har-lan Campbell’s home onMcKay Avenue inAlexandria, and in1978, was incorpo-

rated. The entire racing program wasthen moved to the site it occupies now.

The original board members, accord-ing to DuWayne Nelson, one of theoriginators of the program, had to cleara corn field, picking each stalk by hand,to build the new track.

The Runestone Raceway began as a

dirt track with no lights, racing on Sun-day afternoons. It has since evolvedinto a clay oval, complete with lighting,an announcer and spectator stands. It’snot unusual to find the local Girl Scouttroops or the racers themselves singingthe National Anthem.

A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization,Runestone Go-kart Racing, Inc. also of-fers up-close action for spectators withpit passes for just $6.

The racing program at the fair-grounds provides 12 different cate-gories for young racers - Rookie Flat,Rookie Animal, Sportsman Flat, Sports-man Animal, Junior I Caged Animal,Junior I Cageless Animal, Junior ICageless Flat, Junior II Caged Animal,Junior II Cageless Animal, Junior IICageless Flat, StockLight/Medium/Heavy and AnimalLight/Medium/Heavy.

Check out future Viking Speedwayracers as they begin their careers at theRunestone Raceway every Friday nightat 7 p.m.

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ALEXANDRIAAlexandria United Methodist2210 6th Ave. E, www.alexumc.orgJeff rey Hansen, PastorSunday Worship: 8:00am & 9:30am Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend). Coff ee & Fellowship 9:00am.

Berea Lutheran Brethren Church1605 E. 6th St., 762-1092www.welcometoberea.orgSteve Walswick, PastorSunday Worship: 9:30amHoly Communion 1st Sunday of the month

Calvary Lutheran (E.L.C.A.)605 Douglas Street, 763-5178Pastors: Hans Dahl & David WangaardSaturday: Worship with Holy Communion 6 :00pmSunday: Worship Services 8:30am & 10:00amHoly Communion 1st & 3rd SundaysSunday Worship Radio Broadcast: 10:30am KXRZ-FM 99.3

Catalyst Covenant Church1401 So. McKay, 759-1800(Woodland School) www.catalystcov.orgPastor: Steve EngSunday Worship: 10:00amHoly Communion 1st Sunday of the month

Church for the Harvest1910 Aga Dr., 759-1400www.cfthonline.comSunday Worship: 10:00amHoly Communion 1st Sunday of the monthYouth: Wednesdays 6:30pm

Cornerstone Church202 7th Ave. E, 762-1565www.cornerstoneofalexandria.comDarryl Knappen, PastorSunday Worship: 10:00amHoly Communion 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays

First Lutheran (E.L.C.A)822 Douglas Street, 762-2196Pastors: Marilee Bergerson & Greg BillbergSaturday Worship: 5:30pmSunday Worship: 8:30am, 9:45am, 10:30am & 11:00am. 10:30am at Carlos State Park. 11:00am at City Park. Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays & opposite Saturdays.

Radio Broadcast: 9:45am KXRA 1490AM

Good Shepherd Lutheran2702 Hwy. 29 N, 762-5152www.goodshepherd-LCMS.orgEric Van Scharrel, PastorSunday Worship: 8:00am & 9:45am

Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays

Lake Community Church1751 Co Rd 44 NW, 762-5424www.lakecommunity.orgRon Berget, Senior PastorMelody Warren, Minister of WomenJeff Pankratz, Student PastorSunday Worship: 9:00amWeekdays: Student Mentoring and Activity Groups

June Vacation Bible School

Living Waters Assembly of God 1310 N Nokomis NE, 763-5224www.mylivingwaters.orgSam McKay, Lead PastorSunday Worship: 9:30amWednesdays: Family night for kids, youth and

adults at 6:30pm

New Testament Church2505 Hwy 29 North, 762-2444Peter Reishus, PastorSunday Worship: 10:00am

Shalom Lutheran800 Co Rd 44 NW, 762-8641www.shalomlutheran.orgGrant Aaseng, PastorSunday Worship: 8:30am (traditional blended)10:45am (contemporary)

St. Mary’s Catholic Church420 Irving Street, 763-5781 www.stmaryalexandria.orgFather Steven M. BinsfeldSaturday Masses: 5:00 pm; Sunday Masses: 8:00am & 10:00amWeekday Masses: Contact church for times.

Sacrament of Penance: 4:00pm Saturday

Zion Lutheran (LC-MS)3rd Ave. E. & Lake Street, 763-4842, [email protected], www.zionalex.orgDavid Hinz, Senior PastorTerry Finnern, Assistant Pastor WM. Moeller, Visitation PastorSunday Services: 8:00am & 10:00am. Holy Communion: 8:00am 1st & 3rd Sundays,

10:30am 2nd & 4th Sundays

OTHER AREASFahlun Lutheran3550 Co Rd 74, Nelson, 763-9500Barbara Lund Thompson, PastorSunday Worship: 10:30amCoff ee Hour 9:45amHoly Communion 1st Sunday of the month

Our Saviour’s LutheranNelson, 762-0140Barbara Lund Thompson, PastorSunday Worship: 9:00am

Please call 320-834-5095 for weekday Mass times:St. Ann’s Catholic Church, BrandonSaturday Worship: 4:00pm

Sunday Worship: 9:30am

Seven Dolors Catholic Church, MillervilleSunday Worship: 10:30am

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, UrbankSaturday Worship: 7:30pm

St. Williams, Parkers Prairie

Sunday Worship: 8:30am

Come Worship With Us!Lakes Area Churches Welcome You

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Whether you’re looking forward toseveral days ofcamping or justwant to stop for a

picnic, Douglas County offers a varietyof city, county and state parks perfectfor your needs.

Most of the communities in DouglasCounty maintain parks, many offeringplayground equipment and picnic areas.There’s even a park just for your pup!

Most facilities are open year round foroutdoor fun and recreation from hiking and walking to skiing and skating.

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S CITY PARKSALEXANDRIA CITY PARKNorth Alexandria, 1 block west of Co Rd 42.Playground, picnic area, tennis courts, swim-ming beach, bathhouse and fishing pier.

BIG OLE CENTRAL PARKNorth end of Broadway, Alexandria.Gazebo and parking area for the Central LakesTrail.

DEAN MELTON FILLMORE PARKFillmore St. and 15th Ave West, Alexandria

FRED FOSLIEN PARKIn Victoria Heights, 2 blocks south of Hwy27 off Knut St., Alexandria

GENEVA CREST PARKWest side of Lake Geneva, Alexandria.Hwy 27 East to Birch Ave., east on Bass-wood, two blocks east on Geneva Drive.

GOOSE PARKThree blocks west of Broadway on 5thAve. West, Alexandria

LAKE AGNES PARKSouth shore of Lake Agnes along Co Rd37 in Alexandria

LAKE CONNIE PARK7th Ave. East between Roosevelt andSpruce streets in Alexandria

LAKEVIEW PARKHwy 27 East and Birch Ave, Alexan-

dria. Hwy 27 East to Birch Ave, west on Rune-stone Place, west on Lake Park Ave.

LEGION PARKBroadway and 8th Ave. West, Alexandria

MANOR HILLS PARKHwy 29 North to Manor Drive, two blocks righton Springdale, Alexandria.

MARTIN’S HOPE PARK2nd Ave across from Big Ole Central Park.

NOONAN PARKNokomis Street and 10th Ave, Alexandria.

OAK KNOLL PARKNortheast side of Alexandria near McKay Ave.Hwy 29 North, right on McKay, left on OakKnoll Drive.

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SOSAGI PARKOn Lake Street in Osakis.Picnic tables, shelter, restrooms, playground andlakeshore (no swimming area).

POOCH PLAYLANDDog park with fenced-in area. South end of Victor St,east side of Alexandria.

RUNESTONE PARKLocated about one mile east of Broadway in Alexandriaon 6th Avenue East.

COUNTY PARKSKENSINGTON RUNESTONE PARK15 miles west of Alexandria, State Hwy 27.Where the Kensington Runestone was found. Picnic ta-bles, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms,drinking water, heated building with kitchen facilities,softball field, horseshoe pit, volleyball court, play-ground, hiking trails, historic displays.

LAKE BROPHY PARKWest of Alexandria at the intersection of Co Rds 82 and8.Picnic tables, charcoal grills, restroom, drinking water,playground, scenic views of Lake Brophy.

CHIPPEWA PARKThree miles north of Brandon on Co Rd 108.Picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, restrooms withshowers, drinking water, swimming beach (no life-guard), playground, horseshoe pit, camping sites.

CURT FELT MEMORIAL PARKNorth of Alexandria off Co Rd 42.Volleyball court, playground, picnic shelter, restrooms,softball field.

SPRUCE HILL PARKNorth of Alexandria near Miltona. Hwy 29 to Co Rd. 5,east 5 miles.Picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, rest-rooms, drinking water, softball field, interpretive trail,hiking trails.

STATE PARKLAKE CARLOS STATE PARKNear Carlos. Hwy 29 north from Alexandria, west on CoRd 38 at sign. Left into park entrance. Permit is required.Hiking trails, cross-country ski trails, picnic tables,shelters, swimming beach, kids’ play area, camp sites,camper cabins, group camp, restrooms with showers,boat landing, amphitheater, equestrian area.

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To be eligible for the 2012 contest, anglers must fillout entry formscompletely orthey will notqualify.

Fish must come from lakes insideDouglas County orPope County.

Fishing contest makes

big changes!

The annual area fishing contest has undergone some bigchanges for the 2012 season.Those who love fishing said theywanted to see more photos – and we listened!

We’ve added an entirely new publi-cation called Just Fish, which will bejust that – fish, fish and more fish.Published twice a month, Just Fish willfeature photos and information on thebiggest catches from area lakes. Youcan find Just Fish on stands around thearea. Monthly big fish will also be fea-tured here in the Vacationer.

Here’s what you’ll need to know about this year’s fishingcontest:

The contest will run from the opening of the walleye andnorthern season in May and will end after Labor Day weekend.It has been expanded to include lakes in both Douglas and Popecounties.

At the end of the summer, the largest fish in six differentcategories in both the Junior and Senior Divisions will receive aJust Fish fishing contest T-shirt and season winner certificate.

There are two divisions: a junior division for those ages 16and younger, and a senior division for those ages 17 and older.Each division has six categories – walleye, northern, crappie,sunfish, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass.

Anglers can enter their fish at Christopherson’s Bait inAlexandria or Koep’s Bait and Tackle in Glenwood. Entry formsare available in both places and must be filled out completelyand clearly or it will not qualify. Fishermen can also e-mail usphotos at [email protected]. Anglers must include theirname, address, phone number, division being entered, datethe fish was caught, species of fish, weight of fish, type ofbait used, depth of water and name of the lake where thefish was caught.

Fish entered in the contest must come from lakes insideor immediately bordering Douglas and Pope counties.

FishContest

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Brooklyn Taylor of Alexandria was the first

official entry into the fishing contest in the Junior Divi-

sion. She caught this 10-ounce bluegill on Lake Louise

May 13 using a night crawler in 4’ of water.


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Bailey Blake of Parkers Prairie caught this 5-lb., 4-oz. walleye on

Lake Minnewaska using a shiner in 10 feet of water on May 19 to

grab the first spot in the Junior Division for walleyes.

You can e-mail your photo entries to

[email protected] your name,

address, phone number,fish species, date the fishwas caught, fish weight(pounds-ounces), type ofbait used, depth of water

and name of the lake

Take your catchand stop byChristopherson’sBait on 3rd Av-enue in Alexan-dria, have yourphoto taken forthe Vacationer,then fill out afish slip to enterthe contest.

The contest endsafter Labor Dayweekend

Brandon, Riley and Makayla of Alexandria caught this big

batch of northerns in nine feet of water using rapalas on

May 12. (Not eligible for contest)

Mitchell Pagel of Maple Grove caught

this 6-lb., 15-oz. walleye May 13 using a

rapala in 7 feet of water. (Not eligible for

contest)

Debbie Geuing of Alexandria caught

this pair of crappies, one of which

was 12-inches long, on May 10 using

worms in 3 feet of water. (Not eligi-

ble for contest)


Jim Rima of Redwood Falls caught this 14-oz. perch on May

14 using a minnow in 12 feet of water. (Not eligible for con-

test)

Jake Dalum of Mahtomedi caught this 1-lb., 8-

oz. crappie on May 12 using a wax worm. (Not

eligible for contest)

Caryn Bongard of Eden Prairie pulled in this whopper of

a walleye from the Chain of Lakes on May 12 while

fishing in 18 feet of water. (Not eligible for contest)


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The Central Lakes Trail is apaved, biking and walkingtrail that spans DouglasCounty from Osakis throughEvansville and on to Fergus

Falls in Otter Tail County. The 55-mile-long trail, located on

the old Burlington Northern rail linegrade, connects the cities of Osakis,Nelson, Alexandria,Garfield, Brandon,Evansville andMelby in DouglasCounty.

The trail head andparking area inAlexandria is locatedat the north end ofBroadway in Big OleCentral Park. Othertrail heads are avail-able in the cities of Os-akis, Garfield, Brandon

and Evansville. These trail heads in-clude a parking area, portable rest-rooms and a trailside shelter. A bikeshelter is also available along thetrail about one and one-half mileseast of Nelson.

The Central Lakes Trail also con-nects to the Lake Wobegon trail,

which runs from Os-akis through SaukCentre to St.Joseph. Together,they make thelongest paved biketrail in the state.The Central LakesTrail (www.cen-trallakestrail.com)is used as asnowmobile trailin the winter,however studsare not allowed.

Central Lakes Trail hassomething for everyone

Share the TrailBE COURTEOUSAll trail users should be respectful of each other,regardless of mode of travel, speed or skill level.

RIGHT OF WAYKnow the specific rules of your trail, which maybe local, county, regional or state-controlled. Ingeneral, cyclists should yield to all other users.

SIGNAL WHEN PASSINGBells are great to use when farther back, espe-cially when followed by a greeting, “Goodmorning, I’ll be passing on your left side” as youapproach. Yelling “On yer left” while passing atfull speed is not courteous or safe.

PASS ON THE LEFTJust like a roadway, always pass trail users onthe left side and only when it is safe and clear todo so.

USE CAUTION AT CROSSINGSThere are many types of trail crossings in Min-nesota, and can be very dangerous when notpaying full attention. Watch for signage andyield to cross traffic. If there are multiple lanesor blind spots, use extra caution.

BE PREDICTABLETrails can be great for training, but trails are foreveryone. Never sacrifice your own or someoneelse’s safety for convenience. On busy week-ends and evenings, fast training may be best leftto the road. Signal your intentions and be sensi-tive to others.

USE LIGHTS AT NIGHTSome trails may be closed after dark. If open, awhite headlight is required along with a rear redreflector. Red taillights are strongly recom-mended. Dark trails can require brighter lightsto see hazards.

DO NOT BLOCK THE TRAILGroup rides are fun, but don’t take up more thanyour half of the trail. This often means riding sin-gle file on the trails.

CLEAN UP LITTERDon’t leave trash on the trail and pick up items(especially glass or other potentially hazardousdebris) to make the trail a better place for every-one.

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Douglas County offers several op-tions for public beaches, both life-guard staffed andnon-lifeguard-staffed. Cool and clean,bright and sparkling, the waters of thearea lakes seem to call your name.

Public BeachesLIFEGUARD-STAFFEDLAKE L’HOMME DIEU BEACHAlexandria. Take Highway 29 north of Alexandria to the beach.

LAKE LATOKA BEACHAlexandria. County Road 82 west from Alexandria, south on County Road 90,then west on Latoka Beach Road.

NON-LIFEGUARD-STAFFEDLAKE OSAKIS BEACHOsakis. Located on East Lake Street.

CITY PARK BEACHAlexandria. Lake Henry in the Alexandria CityPark, one block west of County Road 42 (NorthNokomis).

ROTARY BEACHAlexandria. Located off County Road 42 between lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos.

LAKE CARLOS STATE PARKCarlos. Located about seven miles north of Alexandria off State Highway 29 and CountyRoad 38.

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AARONSize: 545 acresDepth: 16 feetGame fish: Northern, pan fish,largemouth bass, walleyeFeatures: Shallow lake with sandybeachesPublic access: Southeast end

AGNESSize: 137 acresDepth: 31 feetGame fish: Pan fish, northern, bass, somewalleyeFeatures: Fishing pier in City Park, poorwater qualityPublic access: Carry-in access from parkon south side

ANDREWSize: 946 acresDepth: 83 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish,largemouth bassFeatures: Sandy beaches, popular recre-ational lakePublic access: Southeast side from Co.Rd. 28

BROPHYSize: 289 acresDepth: 44 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern,largemouth bass, pan fishFeatures: Near Alexandria, small, heavyaquatic vegetationPublic access: Northwest shore off Co.Rd. 82

BURGENSize: 184 acresDepth: 43 feetGame fish: Northern, pan fish,some bass and walleyeFeatures: Small, near Alexandria, steeplysloped shorelinePublic access: North end of lake off Co.Rd. 23

CARLOSSize: 2,520 acresDepth: 163 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish,largemouth bassFeatures: Access to chain of lakes, clear,deepPublic access: North shore in state park,northeast shore nearstate park, westshore off Co. Rd.11, east shore

CHIPPEWASize: 1,186 acresDepth: 95 feetGame fish:Walleye, north-ern, pan fish,largemouthbassFeatures: DeeplakePublic access:Northeast corneroff Co. Rd. 12

COWDRYSize: 238 acresDepth: 52 feetGame fish: Wall-eye, northern,largemouth bass,pan fishFeatures: Small,clear lake nearAlexandriaPublic access: Northeast corner off Co.Rd. 82, west of Alexandria

DARLINGSize: 954 acresDepth: 62 feetGame fish: Northern, pan fish, large-mouth bass, walleyeFeatures: Water access to chain of lakes Public access: Access by water fromLake Carlos

DEVILSSize: 221 acresDepth: 35 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern, largemouthbass, pan fishFeatures: Small, spring-fed lakePublic access: North side of lake off Co.Rd. 7

GENEVASize: 631 acresDepth: 63 feetGame fish:Largemouth bass,northern, pan fish,walleyeFeatures: Pier on northend, access to chain oflakesPublic access: Northside, east side

HENRYSize: 159 acresDepth: 32 feetGame fish: Northern, pan fish,some bassFeatures: Near Alexandria,small, next to City ParkPublic access: Accessibleby water from Agnes

IDASize: 4,289 acresDepth: 106 feet

Game fish: Walleye, bass,northern, pan fishFeatures: Large, clear lake withsandy beachesPublic access: North side,two accesses on east side

IRENESize: 630 acresDepth: 44 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern, largemouthbass, pan fishFeatures: Small lake near MiltonaPublic access: Northwest side, south-east side

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SLATOKASize: 776 acresDepth: 108 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern, largemouthbass, pan fishFeatures: Clear, deep, very good waterqualityPublic access: North side, west side ofsouth basin

L’HOMME DIEUSize: 1,744 acresDepth: 85 feetGame fish: Walleye, largemouth bass,northern, pan fishFeatures: Access to chain of lakes, swim-ming beachPublic access: Northwest side off Co.Rd. 42, northeast side off Co. Rd. 120

LOBSTERSize: 1,308 acresDepth: 65 feetGame fish: Northern, pan fish, walleye,bass, muskellungeFeatures: Many bays and points, heavyrecreational usePublic access: West end of lake off Co.Rd. 27

MAPLESize: 815 acresDepth: 78 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern,largemouth bass, pan fishFeatures: Mostly shallow,excellent water qualityPublic access: Two accesses onnorth shore near Forada

MARYSize: 2,371 acresDepth: 40 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern, largemouthbass, pan fishFeatures: Large lake, popular fishing andrecreational lakePublic access: Northwest corner offState Hwy 27, southwest corner off Co.Rd. 4

MILLSize: 461 acresDepth: 40 feetGame fish: Walleye,northern, pan fish,largemouth bassFeatures: Spring-fed,moderately developedPublic access: South-east corner of the lake

MILTONASize: 5,838 acresDepth: 105 feetGame fish:Walleye, bass,northern, panfish, muskel-lungeFeatures:Largest lake inthe county,deep, diversehabitatPublic access: North shore off Co. Rd.14, northeast side off State Hwy. 29,township access on east side

MOSESSize: 822 acresDepth: 32 feetGame fish: Walleye, largemouth bass,pan fish, northernFeatures: Clear water, moderately devel-opedPublic access: West side off Co. Rd. 16

OSAKISSize: 6,270 acresDepth: 73 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish,bassFeatures: Large lake with many bars andfishing structuresPublic access: South end in Osakis,west side off Co. Rd. 10, north end off Co.Rd. 10, east side

OSCARSize: 1,040 acresDepth: 25 feetGame fish: Walleye, panfish, northern, muskellungeFeatures: Infested withEurasian water milfoilPublic access: Northside off of State Hwy. 27

RED ROCKSize: 708 acres

Depth: 22 feetGame fish: Northern,walleye, largemouthbass, pan fishFeatures: ShallowPublic access: Eastside of lake off Co. Rd. 1

SMITHSize: 575 acresDepth: 30 feetGame fish: Northern,walleye, pan fish, large-

mouth bassFeatures: Spring-fed, diverseaquatic vegetationPublic access: Northeast corner

VICTORIASize: 419 acresDepth: 60 feetGame fish: Northern, walleye,largemouth bass, pan fishFeatures: Long, narrow lake withaccess to Lake GenevaPublic access: South end of lake offCo. Rd. 23

WINONASize: 190 acresDepth: 9 feetGame fish: Bullhead, perch, crappieFeatures: Poor water quality, algalblooms, little fishingPublic access: City-owned, carry-in access

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